Kirby Exploration Co. v. Mitchell Energy Corp.

OPINION

DUNN, Justice.

Suit was instituted by Mitchell Energy Corporation (“Mitchell”) against Kirby Exploration Company (“Kirby”) for conversion of oilfield pipe. The trial court found that there were no genuine issues of material fact as to the following, and granted summary judgment for Mitchell. See Tex. R.Civ.P. 166-A(c).

1. On March 1, 1982, and at all times relevant hereto, Mitchell Energy Corporation was the owner of 151 joints of 9-⅝ " 53.5 lb. P-110 LT & C Kawasaki seamless casing (the pipe) stored at Port Pipe Terminal, Inc., Harris County, Texas.

2. . On March 1, 1982, Kirby took…